"'This book illuminates in significant new ways a fundamental part of Aquinas's metaphysics, with far-reaching implications for interpretations of Aquinas's philosophy and philosophical theology. In the process, it also sheds light on an important debate in contemporary metaphysics, over the nature of material constitution. Brown's excellent historical exposition and philosophical analysis enable Aquinas's own thought to be an influence on the current discussion' Eleonore Stump, St. Louis University. 'A superb piece of textual scholarship and philosophical analysis' Fr. Theodore Vitali, C.P., St. Louis University, MO"

Thomas Aquinas has always been viewed as a highly important figure in Western civilization, and the chief philosopher of Roman Catholicism. In recent decades there has been a renewed interest in Aquinas's thought as scholars have been exploring the relevance of his thought to contemporary philosophical problems. The book will be of interest not only to historians of medieval philosophy, but to philosophers who work on problems associated with the nature of material objects. Because human beings are typically understood to be a kind of material object, the book will also be of interest to philosophers working on topics in the philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of human nature. Although the work contains the kinds of details that are necessary for a work of historical scholarship, it is written in a manner that makes it approachable for undergraduate students in philosophy and so it would be a welcomed addition to any university library.
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1. The Problem of Material Constitution (PMC); 2. A Detailed Look at Three Contemporary Approaches to the PMC; 3. Aquinas on Material Substance; 4. Aquinas on the Composition of Material Objects; 5. Aquinas on the Identity and Composition of Material Objects; 6. Aquinas in Conversation with Contemporary Philosophy: Aquinas and the problem of material constitution; 7. Aquinas and Some Contemporary Approaches to the PMC: A critical comparison
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Now published as Bloomsbury Studies in Philosophy.Continuum Studies in Philosophy presents cutting-edge scholarship in all the major areas of research and study. The wholly original arguments, perspectives and research findings in titles in this series make it an important and stimulating resource for students and academics from a range of disciplines across the humanities and social sciences.
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ISBN
9780826478283
Publisert
2005-05-15
Utgiver
Vendor
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Vekt
300 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
208

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